January 27, 2012
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Expect lane closures on Novelty Hill roads next week

The King County Road Services Division crews are busy with new parts of the Novelty Hill project east of Redmond, as they construct a retaining wall, ...
King County  Release Date: 1/27/2012 1:12:00 PM

STAGE 1 BURN BAN ISSUED for Pierce County

To protect public health from rising air pollution levels, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is issuing a Stage 1 burn ban in Pierce County, effective ...  More...
Puget Sound Clean Air Agency  Release Date: 1/27/2012 11:09:00 AM

LYNNWOOD - Cold Weather Shelter OPEN

South Snohomish County Emergency Cold Weather Shelter OPEN What:Warm safe place to sleep, dinner, breakfast, sack lunch, nice people.Who: Anyone that ...  More...
Cold Weather Shelter Network - Snohomish  Release Date: 1/27/2012 8:08:00 AM

Peasley Canyon Road in the Auburn area has reopened

Peasley Canyon Road in the Auburn area has reopened

The King County Road Services Division has reopened Peasley Canyon Rd. between Military Rd South and West Valley Highway. The road was closed while cr...
King County  Release Date: 1/26/2012 3:32:00 PM

King County afternoon road update

King County afternoon road update

As of 3:00 PM, January 25, 2012, King County Road Services reports the following road closure updates.
King County  Release Date: 1/25/2012 3:07:00 PM

Cold Weather Shelter Open Thursday

Cold Weather Shelter Open ThursdayWhat: Dinner, Safe place to sleep, breakfast, sack lunch, good talk, friendsWhen: Jan 26, Thursday at 7PM SharpWhere...  More...
Cold Weather Shelter Network - Snohomish  Release Date: 1/25/2012 2:33:00 PM

King County morning road update

King County morning road update

As of 6:30 AM, January 25, 2012, King County Road Services reports the following road closure updates.
King County  Release Date: 1/25/2012 6:51:00 AM

City of Auburn Clean Up and Recovery for Citizens

Nearly all of the roads are open in Auburn and the City in conjuction with Waste Management is offering several options and tips as residents and bu...  More...
Admin  Release Date: 1/23/2012 5:36:00 PM

King County afternoon road update

King County afternoon road update

As of 3:45 PM, January 23, 2012, King County Road Services reports the following road closure updates. Motorists should monitor this road closure list...
King County  Release Date: 1/23/2012 3:42:00 PM

All Red Cross Shelters Are Closed

All Red Cross Shelters Are Closed

As temperatures warmed and power was mostly restored, people headed back home. Red Cross shelters closed on Sunday, but we remain in close contact wit...
American Red Cross  Release Date: 1/22/2012 4:05:00 PM

King County afternoon road update

King County afternoon road update

As of 12:00 noon, January 22, 2012, King County Road Services reports the following road closure updates. Motorists should monitor this road closure ...
King County  Release Date: 1/22/2012 12:01:00 PM

Updated Red Cross Shelter List

Updated Red Cross Shelter List

Tonight the American Red Cross will continue to provide overnight shelter for people without power or heat due to the recent winter storm. As power is...
American Red Cross  Release Date: 1/21/2012 7:31:00 PM

King County evening road update

King County evening road update

As of 7:15 PM, January 21, 2012, King County Road Services reports the following road closure updates. Motorists should monitor this road closure lis...
King County  Release Date: 1/21/2012 7:18:00 PM

County road crews finally get the upper hand on snow and ice; attention turns to massive clean-up

County road crews finally get the upper hand on snow and ice; attention turns to massive clean-up

King County road crews enter their second week of storm response finally getting the upper hand on snow and ice that has gripped the region in recent ...
King County  Release Date: 1/21/2012 11:36:00 AM

Kirkland Storm Update #9: All Roads Open Except Holmes Point Drive Due to Fallen Tree

Kirkland Storm Update #9: All Roads Open Except Holmes Point Drive Due to Fallen Tree

All Roads Open Except Holmes Point Drive Due to Fallen Tree
Kirkland, City of  Release Date: 1/21/2012 9:17:00 AM

King County Morning Road Closure Update

King County Morning Road Closure Update

As of 6:00 AM, January 21, 2012, King County Road Services reports the following road closure updates.
King County  Release Date: 1/21/2012 5:49:00 AM

King County Evening Road Closure Update

King County Evening Road Closure Update

As of 8:30 PM, January 20, 2012, King County Road Services reports the following road closure updates.
King County  Release Date: 1/20/2012 8:23:00 PM

Red Cross Opens Additional Shelters

Red Cross Opens Additional Shelters

The American Red Cross continues to work around the clock to help people affected by the winter storm. Three new shelters have opened to help individu...
American Red Cross  Release Date: 1/20/2012 7:26:00 PM

Phone outages throughout King County due to impacts of recent storm: IMPORTANT 911 INFO

Options for residents unable to get through to 9-1-1There have been telephone and cellular network outages throughout King County due to the recent sn...  More...
Admin  Release Date: 1/20/2012 6:47:00 PM

Improving road conditions should bring changing status for Metro bus routes this weekend

Improving road conditions should bring changing status for Metro bus routes this weekend

While King County Metro Transit bus routes remain on snow routing through the end of Friday, the agency hopes to begin returning to normal operations ...
King County  Release Date: 1/20/2012 6:25:00 PM

Issaquah Winter Weather Update 4

Issaquah Winter Weather Update 4

Forecasts now predict wind, which could cause more power outages, as well as possible flooding. Learn how to be prepared. An overnight shelter is also...
Issaquah, City of  Release Date: 1/20/2012 5:58:00 PM

Kirkland Storm Update 8: Rainy Conditions; Crews Plowing Slush on Roadways

Kirkland Storm Update 8: Rainy Conditions; Crews Plowing Slush on Roadways

Kirkland - Rainy conditions; crews plowing slush. Watch for tree damage and danger.
Kirkland, City of  Release Date: 1/20/2012 3:36:00 PM

North Bend Warming Center Closes

The City of North Bend's warming center at City Hall has been closed. For nighttime shelter, please go to the Red Cross Shelter in Issaquah at 301 Rai...  More...
North Bend, City of  Release Date: 1/20/2012 3:32:00 PM

UPDATED RED CROSS OVERNIGHT SHELTER LIST

UPDATED RED CROSS OVERNIGHT SHELTER LIST

The American Red Cross continues to provide disaster relief to people affected by the winter storm. Last night about 20 people without heat and power ...
American Red Cross  Release Date: 1/20/2012 2:24:00 PM

King County Road Closure Update

King County Road Closure Update

January 20, 2012, King County Road Closure Update
King County  Release Date: 1/20/2012 1:17:00 PM

Emergency Operations Center deactivated at 11 a.m.

Emergency Operations Center deactivated at 11 a.m.

With the snow melting, power back on for all but 260 Seattle City Light Customers and most arterial streets bare and wet, the Emergency Operations Cen...
SeattleEOC  Release Date: 1/20/2012 12:48:00 PM

Kirkland Storm Update 7: Roads Remain Closed; Citizens’ Help Needed with Flooding Prevention

Kirkland Storm Update 7: Roads Remain Closed; Citizens’ Help Needed with Flooding Prevention

Kirkland, Wa - 1st Street Closure; others remain closed. Residents encouraged to clear storm drains and water meters.
Kirkland, City of  Release Date: 1/20/2012 10:08:00 AM

North Bend Opens Warming Center

The City of North Bend has opened a warming center at City Hall, 211 Main Avenue North.  The center will be open to the public from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM...  More...
North Bend, City of  Release Date: 1/20/2012 9:58:00 AM

Waste Management Inclement Weather Updates- Friday, January 20, 2012

Waste Management Inclement Weather Updates- Friday, January 20, 2012If your collection day is today, please see information below.Seattle and Burien W...  More...
Waste Management-Puget Sound  Release Date: 1/20/2012 9:35:00 AM

SERVICES RESTORED AT SAMMAMISH PLATEAU WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT

 MEDIA RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SERVICES RESTORED AT SAMMAMISH PLATEAU WATER AND SEWER DISTRICTJanuary 20, 2012 8:00 am C...  More...
Sammamish Plateau Water and Sewer District  Release Date: 1/20/2012 8:24:00 AM

Temperatures warming: Now the melt begins

Temperatures warming: Now the melt begins

SEATTLE —Temperatures are forecast to rise. Rain is coming and the City of Seattle is shifting its focus to clearing storm drains to prevent localized...
SeattleEOC  Release Date: 1/20/2012 6:25:00 AM

King County morning road alert

King County morning road alert

Another day of plowing and sanding is on tap for King County road crews. As those crews enter the seventh day of ice and snow operations, they hope to...
King County  Release Date: 1/20/2012 5:57:00 AM

CleanScapes Suspends Residential Service in Shoreline and Des Moines

CleanScapes Suspends Residential Service in Shoreline and Des Moines

As of January 20, 2012, service in Shoreline and Des Moines has been temporarily disrupted because of continued icy and snowy conditions, and all resi...
CleanScapes, Inc.  Release Date: 1/20/2012 5:29:00 AM

RED CROSS OPENS OVERNIGHT SHELTERS

RED CROSS OPENS OVERNIGHT SHELTERS

As winter weather continues to bury the Puget Sound area in snow and ice, the American Red Cross is opening overnight shelters in Federal Way, Issaqua...
American Red Cross  Release Date: 1/19/2012 8:39:00 PM

Joint Information Center to re-activate on Friday at 5:30 a.m.

Joint Information Center to re-activate on Friday at 5:30 a.m.

SEATTLE — The City of Seattle Joint Information Center, communications hub for the Emergency Operations Center, is deactivating for the evening and wi...
SeattleEOC  Release Date: 1/19/2012 8:13:00 PM

Evening road update

Evening road update

The King County Road Services Division reports road conditions continue to be challenging this evening. This hazardous mix has resulted in the closure...
King County  Release Date: 1/19/2012 7:38:00 PM

Carbon monoxide poisoning and proper use of 9-1-1

King County urges residents to keep charcoal grills and generators outside, and keep 9-1-1 lines clear for emergencies.King County would like resident...  More...
King County  Release Date: 1/19/2012 7:12:00 PM

Sammamish Plateau Water & Sewer emergency phone number

Due to loss of power and phone connectivity customers are to call 425-647-1627 to report water or sewer emergencies. www.sammplat.wa.org   More...
Admin  Release Date: 1/19/2012 5:58:00 PM

Issaquah Winter Weather Update 3

Issaquah Winter Weather Update 3

Information on an Issaquah warming shelter is now available. Learn more about road conditions/closures and power outages. Issaquah City Hall is also c...
Issaquah, City of  Release Date: 1/19/2012 5:33:00 PM

Difficult road conditions will continue snow routing for Metro buses on Friday

Difficult road conditions will continue snow routing for Metro buses on Friday

King County Metro Transit will continue with chained buses and snow routing on Friday, Jan. 20.
King County  Release Date: 1/19/2012 5:10:00 PM

With continued snow and freezing rain in the forecast, brace for more travel headaches

With continued snow and freezing rain in the forecast, brace for more travel headaches

The King County Road Services Division reports road conditions continue to be challenging as snow and freezing rain continue to grip the region. This ...
King County  Release Date: 1/19/2012 4:37:00 PM

Road conditions to remain difficult this evening

Road conditions to remain difficult this evening

SEATTLE – Ice and snow continue to make roads slick. Residents are encouraged to make their way home before dark if possible. The National Weather Ser...
SeattleEOC  Release Date: 1/19/2012 4:37:00 PM

Kirkland Storm Update 6: Snowy and Icy Road Conditions Continue; Flood Preparedness Encouraged

Kirkland Storm Update 6: Snowy and Icy Road Conditions Continue; Flood Preparedness Encouraged

Kirkland, WA - Snowy and Icy Road Conditions Continue; Flood Preparedness Encouraged. Tree down on Juanita Drive. Citizens encouraged to use 911 for ...
Kirkland, City of  Release Date: 1/19/2012 3:54:00 PM

Shoreline City closures and cancellations for January 19 and 20.

Shoreline City closures and cancellations for January 19 and 20.

Due to the snow, the following cancellations and service disruptions are in effect for Friday, Jan. 20: • City Hall will open at 8:00 a.m., however...
Shoreline, City of  Release Date: 1/19/2012 2:33:00 PM

City encourages residents to get home before dark

City encourages residents to get home before dark

SEATTLE – With ice and snow continuing to cause challenging travel conditions, the City of Seattle is encouraging people to get home before dark if po...
SeattleEOC  Release Date: 1/19/2012 2:14:00 PM

CleanScapes Implements Modified Des Moines Collection Schedule

-Company will Extend Collection Schedule to Saturday- SEATTLE, WA – (January 19, 2012) – CleanScapes will implement a modified collection schedule on ...  More...
CleanScapes, Inc.  Release Date: 1/19/2012 1:24:00 PM

Ice warning remains in effect; poor driving conditions, numerous roads closed

Ice warning remains in effect; poor driving conditions, numerous roads closed

The King County Road Services Division reports little improvement in road conditions this afternoon as an ice storm continues to grip the region. In ...
King County  Release Date: 1/19/2012 12:58:00 PM

Freezing temperatures challenge drivers, falling trees close roads in central Puget Sound

SHORELINE – It’s the ice after the snow that’s creating the problems today in Puget Sound. Frigid overnight temperatures made driving very difficult t...  More...
Washington State Dept. of Transportation  Release Date: 1/19/2012 12:41:00 PM

WASTE MANAGEMENT INCLEMENT WEATHER UPDATE

WASTE MANAGEMENT MEDIA ADVISORY:Inclement Weather Updates- Thursday, January 19, 2012If your collection day is today, please see information below. Se...  More...
Waste Management-Puget Sound  Release Date: 1/19/2012 12:17:00 PM

Warming Shelters in Kent

Kent, WasKent, Wash. – January 19, 2012 – The City of Kent has opened two warming shelters today to assist those who are without power and he...  More...
Kent, City of  Release Date: 1/19/2012 11:35:00 AM

Power outage affecting Sammamish Plateau Water and Sewer District facilities

The Sammamish Plateau Water and Sewer District has experienced impacts to its water and sewer facilities due to the power outages in the area. The ...  More...
Sammamish Plateau Water and Sewer District  Release Date: 1/19/2012 11:33:00 AM

Covington building officials on standby if needed for emergency inspections

Covington building officials on standby if needed for emergency inspections

While road conditions are still a concern, the city’s crews are even more concerned about dealing with damage and blockages caused by fallen tree limb...
Covington, City of  Release Date: 1/19/2012 10:28:00 AM

Red Cross Advises Extreme Caution During Ice Storm

Red Cross Advises Extreme Caution During Ice Storm

SEATTLE, January 19, 2012 — As a rare ice storm strikes the Puget Sound area, the American Red Cross advises extreme caution. Ice storms can cause pow...
American Red Cross  Release Date: 1/19/2012 10:12:00 AM

Shoreline City closures and cancellations for January 19

Shoreline City closures and cancellations for January 19

City Hall will be open for normal operations on Thursday, Jan. 19. Due to the snow, the following cancellations and service disruptions are in eff...
Shoreline, City of  Release Date: 1/19/2012 10:00:00 AM

Kirkland Storm Update 5: Icy Road Conditions; Tree Down on Holmes Point Drive

Kirkland Storm Update 5: Icy Road Conditions; Tree Down on Holmes Point Drive

Kirkland, WA- Icy Road Conditions; Tree Down on Holmes Point Drive
Kirkland, City of  Release Date: 1/19/2012 9:39:00 AM

Freezing rain may make travel difficult

Freezing rain may make travel difficult

Although many priority roads in Bellevue are passable, compact snow and ice remains on some streets, and freezing rain could make driving extremely di...
Bellevue, City of  Release Date: 1/19/2012 8:18:00 AM

City of Lake Forest Park City Hall closed Thursday Jan. 19

Lake Forest Park City Hall is closed today Thursday 19, 2012   More...
Lake Forest Park, City of  Release Date: 1/19/2012 8:05:00 AM

National Weather Service issues Ice Storm Warning until noon

National Weather Service issues Ice Storm Warning until noon

With the National Weather Service (NWS) issuing an ice storm warning for the Seattle area, residents are strongly discouraged from travelling until co...
SeattleEOC  Release Date: 1/19/2012 7:56:00 AM

Allied Waste/Republic Services update - closure information due to inclement weather

ALLIED WASTE / REPUBLIC SERVICESINCLEMENT WEATHER UPDATE - January 19, 2012 The following is a list of recycle/yard waste and garbage collection updat...  More...
Admin  Release Date: 1/19/2012 7:37:00 AM

Issaquah Winter Weather Update 2

Issaquah Winter Weather Update 2

Learn more about road conditions/closures. Issaquah City Hall is also closed today, except for essential staff.
Issaquah, City of  Release Date: 1/19/2012 6:43:00 AM

More snow and freezing rain causing extremely dangerous travel in King County

More snow and freezing rain causing extremely dangerous travel in King County

The King County Road Services Division reports very treacherous driving conditions this morning due to additional snow and freezing rain that has move...
King County  Release Date: 1/19/2012 6:40:00 AM

Seattle Emergency Operations Center still operating

Seattle Emergency Operations Center still operating

The City’s Emergency Operations Center continues to operate, monitoring weather conditions and coordinating the City’s response to the winter storm ev...
SeattleEOC  Release Date: 1/19/2012 6:13:00 AM

CleanScapes Suspends Residential Service in Shoreline and Des Moines

CleanScapes Suspends Residential Service in Shoreline and Des Moines

-Company will Provide Limited Commercial and Multi-Family Service- As of January 19, 2012, service has been temporarily disrupted because of inclemen...
CleanScapes, Inc.  Release Date: 1/19/2012 5:23:00 AM

City prepares for possible icy morning commute

City prepares for possible icy morning commute

SEATTLE – With snowfall tapering off, the City of Seattle is shifting its focus to the potential for an icy Thursday morning commute. Wet and slushy r...
SeattleEOC  Release Date: 1/18/2012 7:38:00 PM

Kirkland Storm Update 4: Roads Remain Closed; Citizens Encouraged to Prepare for Local Flooding

Kirkland Storm Update 4: Roads Remain Closed; Citizens Encouraged to Prepare for Local Flooding

Kirkland, WA: Steep Roads Remain Closed; Citizens Encouraged to Prepare for Local Flooding Conditions. Follow Kirkland Storm Updates on Twitter; Sea...
Kirkland, City of  Release Date: 1/18/2012 5:00:00 PM

City of SeaTac facility update

City Hall closed as of 3 pm today. Community Center closing at 5 pm. See www.ci.seatac.wa.us for ongoing updates.  More...
Admin  Release Date: 1/18/2012 3:45:00 PM

City Hall Open Thrusday 10 a.m.

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Lake Forest Park, City of  Release Date: 1/18/2012 3:18:00 PM

SDOT continues 24 hour snow removal operations

SDOT continues 24 hour snow removal operations

SEATTLE - Seattle deployed a fleet of 30 plows, de-icing trucks, and graders to remove snow from approximately 750 miles of priority roadways in the c...
Admin  Release Date: 1/18/2012 2:50:00 PM

Snow piles up as winter storm barrels through region

Snow piles up as winter storm barrels through region

Heavy snow making travel difficult throughout King County A new round of heavy snow is causing major travel headaches all across King County today...
King County  Release Date: 1/18/2012 2:41:00 PM

Bellevue providing 24-hr response

Bellevue providing 24-hr response

Bellevue crews are fully deployed citywide, focusing on plowing, sanding and deicing arterials and neighborhood priority routes to maintain citywide m...
Bellevue, City of  Release Date: 1/18/2012 10:48:00 AM

City of SeaTac facility operation status

SeaTac City Hall opens at 10:30 today. Municipal Court is closed all day. Community Center open normal hours.   More...
Admin  Release Date: 1/18/2012 9:47:00 AM

Kirkland Storm Update 2: Steep Roads Closed; Service Updates

Kirkland Storm Update 2: Steep Roads Closed; Service Updates

Kirkland WA: Steep roads closed; priority roads being plowed. City Hall is open. Waste Management cancelled collection. Meeting cancellations.
Kirkland, City of  Release Date: 1/18/2012 9:43:00 AM

Issaquah Winter Weather Update 1

Issaquah Winter Weather Update 1

Learn more about road conditions, closures and safety tips from the City of Issaquah.
Issaquah, City of  Release Date: 1/18/2012 9:20:00 AM

TUKWILA ROADS ALL OPEN

With the warming temperatures, and a great street crew, all roads in Tukwila are open.  Some side streets are still a little slushy... but travel is s...  More...
Tukwila, City of  Release Date: 1/18/2012 7:15:00 AM

Emergency Operations Center continues to operate, monitor road crew efforts

Emergency Operations Center continues to operate, monitor road crew efforts

The Emergency Operations Center continues to operate, monitoring weather conditions and coordinating the City’s response to the winter storm event. Th...
SeattleEOC  Release Date: 1/18/2012 6:17:00 AM

CleanScapes Suspends Service in Shoreline and Des Moines

CleanScapes Suspends Service in Shoreline and Des Moines

SEATTLE, WA – (January 18, 2012) – CleanScapes provides garbage and recycling service to the residents and businesses of the Cities of Shoreline and D...
CleanScapes, Inc.  Release Date: 1/18/2012 5:48:00 AM

Joint Information Center to re-activate on Wednesday at 6 a.m.

Joint Information Center to re-activate on Wednesday at 6 a.m.

SEATTLE –The City of Seattle Joint Information Center, communications hub for the Emergency Operations Center, is deactivating for the evening and wil...
SeattleEOC  Release Date: 1/17/2012 8:57:00 PM

Tukwila Mayor Promotes Preparedness

TUKWILA – The National Weather Service, Seattle office, is forecasting significant accumulations of snow in the greater Seattle Metropolitan area, inc...  More...
Tukwila, City of  Release Date: 1/17/2012 5:59:00 PM

Kirkland Storm Update 2: Response, Cancellations, Public Hearing Tonight

Kirkland Storm Update 2: Response, Cancellations, Public Hearing Tonight

Kirkland, WA - The City of Kirkland offers the following updates about road maintenance response, additional closures, and the City Council Public Hea...
Kirkland, City of  Release Date: 1/17/2012 5:23:00 PM

Auburn's Severe Weather Overnight Shelter

Auburn's Severe Weather Overnight Shelter

Severe Weather Shelter The City of Auburn in conjunction with the Auburn Food Bank will be opening a severe weather shelter on the following days: ...
Admin  Release Date: 1/17/2012 4:13:00 PM

Shoreline City Closures for January 17 and 18

Shoreline City Closures for January 17 and 18

City of Shoreline City Hall, Spartan Recreation Center, Shoreline Pool and Richmond Highlands Recreation Center will all be closed January 18. All cla...
Shoreline, City of  Release Date: 1/17/2012 4:08:00 PM

County Road Crews maintain 24-hour response to snow and ice

County Road Crews maintain 24-hour response to snow and ice

King County road crews continue to carry-out an around-the-clock response to snow and ice and will continue to staff twelve-hour shifts until conditio...
King County  Release Date: 1/17/2012 3:39:00 PM

Potential Hazards Due To Snowstorm Conditions

The recent snowstorm that moved through Western Washington has created some challenges for emergency personnel and snow conditions are expected to inc...  More...
Eastside Fire and Rescue  Release Date: 1/17/2012 3:16:00 PM

Shorline City Closures

Shorline City Closures

Due to the snow, the following cancellations and closures are in effect for the City of Shoreline for Tuesday, Jan. 17: • The City Council meeting ha...
Shoreline, City of  Release Date: 1/17/2012 12:19:00 PM

Kirkland Storm Update 1: Cancellations, Closures & Winter Weather Safety Tips

Kirkland Storm Update 1: Cancellations, Closures & Winter Weather Safety Tips

Kirkland, WA- The City of Kirkland reports the following storm updates and offers safety tips for winter weather conditions.
Kirkland, City of  Release Date: 1/17/2012 12:11:00 PM

Red Cross Continues to Urge Residents to Prepare for Winter Weather

Red Cross Continues to Urge Residents to Prepare for Winter Weather

SEATTLE, January 17, 2012 — As forecasters predict heavy snow for Wednesday, the American Red Cross continues to urge Puget Sound residents to remain ...
American Red Cross  Release Date: 1/17/2012 10:17:00 AM

City Emergency Operations Center to activate at 7 a.m.

City Emergency Operations Center to activate at 7 a.m.

As the City of Seattle continues its winter storm response and prepares for forecasted significant accumulations of snow Wednesday, Mayor Mike McGinn ...
SeattleEOC  Release Date: 1/17/2012 6:18:00 AM

SEATTLE –The City of Seattle Emergency Operations Center will re-activate tomorrow morning at 7 a.m.

SEATTLE –The City of Seattle Emergency Operations Center will re-activate tomorrow morning at 7 a.m.

SEATTLE –The City of Seattle Emergency Operations Center will re-activate tomorrow morning at 7 a.m. to monitor the morning commute and coordinate the...
SeattleEOC  Release Date: 1/16/2012 8:09:00 PM

Metro Transit will be on snow routing Tuesday, Jan. 17

Metro Transit will be on snow routing Tuesday, Jan. 17

King County Metro Transit is remaining on snow routing countywide overnight and on Tuesday, Jan. 17. And, with continuing snowfall forecast, there cou...
King County  Release Date: 1/16/2012 8:04:00 PM

Mayor urges public to prepare for next major winter storms

Mayor urges public to prepare for next major winter storms

With weather forecasts predicting significant accumulations of snow in Seattle, Mayor Mike McGinn urged residents to be prepared for a series of winte...
SeattleEOC  Release Date: 1/16/2012 6:21:00 PM

CleanScapes Service in Des Moines and Shoreline on Schedule

SEATTLE, WA – (January 16, 2012) – CleanScapes provides garbage and recycling service to the residents and businesses of the Cities of Des Moines an...  More...
CleanScapes, Inc.  Release Date: 1/16/2012 9:29:00 AM

Seattle Continues Response to Winter Storm

Seattle Continues Response to Winter Storm

With temperatures below freezing and more winter weather in the forecast, Mayor Mike McGinn activated Seattle’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) this...
Admin  Release Date: 1/16/2012 7:43:00 AM

Weekend storm leaves a blanket of snow countywide

Weekend storm leaves a blanket of snow countywide

Weekend storm leaves a blanket of snow countywide King County response now shifts to battling icy roads Now that the snow is beginning to ease in ...
King County  Release Date: 1/15/2012 5:25:00 PM

Cold weather shelters open across King County

Homeless populations can find refuge from cold and snow at local shelters. Consolidated list and safety tips at http://1.usa.gov/xWVQ1O   More...
King County  Release Date: 1/15/2012 2:59:00 PM

ROADS OPEN IN TUKWILA

Hills and main arterials are currently open in Tukwila.   More...
Tukwila, City of  Release Date: 1/15/2012 2:07:00 PM

BURN BANS LIFTED in King, Kitsap, Pierce and Snohomish Counties http://bit.ly/x3QGNd

[January 14, 2012] Effective at 10:00 a.m. today, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is lifting the air quality burn bans issued for King, Kitsap, Pierc...  More...
Puget Sound Clean Air Agency  Release Date: 1/14/2012 11:00:00 AM

Renton To Open Cold Weather Shelter - Jan. 16 -17

Renton To Open Cold Weather Shelter - Jan. 16 -17

Due to expected overnight low temperatures and the possibility of snow, a cold weather shelter will be open Monday, January 16 and Tuesday, January 17...
Admin  Release Date: 1/13/2012 4:09:00 PM

Watch for lane closures east of Redmond during the week of Jan. 16

Watch for lane closures east of Redmond during the week of Jan. 16

Crews will be working Monday through Friday during the week of Jan. 16 on road projects east of Redmond next week. Watch for intermittent lane closure...
King County  Release Date: 1/13/2012 1:11:00 PM

STAGE 2 Burn Ban issued for Pierce, Snohomish Counties; STAGE 1 in effect for King, Kitsap Counties

Continuing cold weather and rising air pollution have prompted a Stage 2 burn ban in Pierce and Snohomish counties, effective at 11 a.m. today; a Stag...  More...
Puget Sound Clean Air Agency  Release Date: 1/13/2012 10:47:00 AM

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